A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3393604 Details
Epoch: 157 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3394986 epoch_slot_no: 3786 block_no: 3393445 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2019-11-18 18:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6663d1a5ef5a3b7590e6456dd3bff36a4d62aa17938ba8639af3f36d08245b86Block Operator
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